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Human Development & Family Studies at University of Connecticut-Avery Point

Groton, CT · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $31,642/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (33% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (297,800 openings/yr)

ROI 8.2x earnings multiple (3.6x out-of-state)

Ranked #85 of 156 Human Development & Family Studies programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Human Development & Family Studies graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$583K	$576K	$536K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	8.3x	8.2x	7.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	3.6x	3.6x	3.3x
Probability of Field Employment	54%	50%	42%
DegreeOutlook Score	44	43	49

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$69,848

Out-of-state: $160,520 (3.6x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,016

34% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

8.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$56,312

78% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $31,642/yr, Human Development & Family Studies graduates from University of Connecticut-Avery Point land near the $33,473 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 8.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 33% task exposure — and the 8% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $21,500 debt-to-$31,642 income ratio translates to about 8 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #85 out of 156 programs, University of Connecticut-Avery Point's financial outcomes for Human Development & Family Studies trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

Earnings growth from $31,642 to $56,312 over five years (78% increase) indicates that graduates in this field see meaningful salary progression.

About University of Connecticut-Avery Point

With 87% of applicants admitted, University of Connecticut-Avery Point prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 464 students in Groton, CT. Financial aid reduces the effective four-year cost to $46,016 — 34% less than the list price.

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Top Career Paths

Psychologists, all other $117,580/yr

Social scientists and related workers, all other $100,340/yr

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary $77,280/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Connecticut-Avery Point's Human Development & Family Studies program score?

This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Human Development & Family Studies. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Human Development & Family Studies to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Human Development & Family Studies careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 33% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →